Best Sleek Laptop Gaming/Editing 1000-ish USD

[Spriggans]

Hello!

 

My old laptop is pretty much dead (its 6/7ish years old and spends most its battery turning on) and I'm heading to college soon, I was looking to buy a laptop in new or used condition for around 1000$ USD that would be good for both gaming and video editing. I do like a nice keyboard and a solid feeling build, and my only real big deal breaker is I don't like 'gamer' looking devices (I might need to use it in public and I always feel a bit silly with something more bulky then elegant) I would prefer a high refresh rate to a higher resolution display, and I don't mind buying refurbished if I can save some money. The ability to upgrade would be appreciated though not at all a deal breaker for me and I don't need a touch sensitive screen (frankly I'll just end up using my keyboard and mouse anyway).

 

So what would be your recommendation for the best sleek laptop, in used or new condition, at around $1000 USD, that could best fulfill a smooth gaming and good video editing?

 

Thank you for your time! x3

[Firewrath9]

the high referesh rate is hard to get, else I'd reccommend XPS 15. 8750H (soon to be 9750H), excellent screen + massive battery, and dGPU (1050/1050 ti/1650 later)

[Spriggans]

Ohhhh that certainly looks promising! I'll look into it! Thank you for the feedback!

[Spriggans]

2 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

the high referesh rate is hard to get, else I'd reccommend XPS 15. 8750H (soon to be 9750H), excellent screen + massive battery, and dGPU (1050/1050 ti/1650 later)

Ohhhh that certainly looks promising! I'll look into it! Thank you for the feedback!

[genexis_x]

9 hours ago, Spriggans said:

around 1000$ USD

Are you from US? Any preference on weight and battery life?

[Spriggans]

7 hours ago, GeneXiS_X said:

Are you from US? Any preference on weight and battery life?

Yes, I am from the US I do not have any preference for weight, and as far as battery life goes I don't need much since it will likely spend most of it's time in a outlet

 

So the answer is no, I have no preference for either

[genexis_x]

Lenovo Legion Y7000 81LF0006US / 81LF0007US - no high refresh rate

CyberpowerPC Tracer III 17 Turbo 100 (TongFang GK7, 9750H+1650) - no high refresh rate

Dell G5 5590 (9300H+1650) - no high refresh rate, airflow issue

Dell G5 5587 (8300H+1060) - low sRGB IPS

 

No reviews:

Clevo NH58RAQ (low sRGB IPS), NH70RAQ - no high refresh rate

Asus FX505DT

 

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